This course will equip you with a comprehensive range of computing and software development skills which are valued highly by the software industry. Youll cover a diverse selection of areas from developing software to learning about digital culture. Youll be well-prepared for further studies upon completion of this course qualifying you to progress to university in Year 3. Its therefore the ideal path if you`re looking to develop a career in software engineering.

Course Content

Computing:

Software Development

Project Management for IT

Developing Software: Introduction

Computer Systems Fundamentals

Troubleshooting Computing Problems

Team Working in Computing

Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks

Mobile Technology

Software Development: Programming Foundations

Software Development: Systems Foundations

Systems Development: Introduction

Professionalism and Ethics in Computing

Multimedia: Developing Multimedia Applications

Digital Culture: Online Communication

Software Development: Data Structures

Software Development: Object Oriented Programming

Systems Development: Object Oriented Analysis and Design

Developing Mobile Web Based Applications: An Introduction

Systems Development: Testing Software

Systems Development: User Centred Design

How Course Is Assessed:

Mostly practical assessments but with some written assignments and multiple choice tests

Number of Days per week:

Approx.2.5

Entry Requirements

2 Highers at C pass to include Computing, Maths or a Science

Adult learners with relevant employment/life experience/skills will be considered for entry to this course

You must attend a course information meeting to help us provide you with the right course

English Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS 5.5

Information on Test/Auditions/Interview Requirements:

At interview you may be asked to attend a screening exercise to assess your skills and there will be course information provided by a lecturer from the course.

Career Opportunities

Progress to the second or third year of various university degree courses.

​​Edinburgh College is working with The Open University in Scotland (OU) to create flexible opportunities for students who wish to progress from their Higher National study to a part-time degree. ​​​​

CODESPACE

Codespace is a new initiative which aims to develop entrepreneurs using the latest IT technologies and industry support.

Scotland has 11,000 digital job vacancies and this is one of the government's key economic growth areas, so giving this next generation of leading tech entrepreneurs a head start while they are at college is really important.